Altcoins are once again in the spotlight as a wave of momentum sweeps across sectors—from decentralized finance to meme-fueled madness. Whether it’s Fartcoin grabbing attention with its meme-fueled April Fool’s rally, or Compound gaining serious traction thanks to a key listing in Korea, the market has something for every type of trader today. SPX6900 and Walrus are riding steady volume spikes, while ACT makes a volatile comeback after a dramatic dump. These five tokens have been the most talked-about in today’s crypto cycle.
Acet (ACT)
Price Change (24H): +17.93% Current Price: $0.08009
What happened today
Acet surged nearly 18% despite controversy. Co-founder reportedly dumped 34.2M ACT (6% of the supply), cashing out $730K and disappearing without notice. The sudden exit resembled a classic pump-and-dump, raising concerns over the project’s legitimacy. Additionally, Binance’s recent margin and leverage policy adjustments triggered a $3.79M liquidation at $0.1877, contributing to ACT’s sharp 50% plunge earlier. The recovery today appears to be part of a volatile rebound, not necessarily a sign of renewed investor confidence.
Market Cap: $100.75M 24-Hour Trading Volume: $848.9K Circulating Supply: 1.25B ACT
Compound (COMP)
Price Change (24H): +17.39% Current Price: $46.86
What happened today
Compound rallied following a major listing announcement. South Korea’s top exchange, Upbit, introduced the COMP/KRW trading pair, making it easier for Korean investors to access the Compound protocol without converting to BTC or ETH. This listing is seen as a strategic move for mainstream DeFi adoption in the region and adds a new on-ramp for non-English speaking markets to participate in lending protocols.
Market Cap: $418.96M 24-Hour Trading Volume: $451.05M Circulating Supply: 8.93M COMP
Walrus (WAL)
Price Change (24H): +16.47% Current Price: $0.5539
What happened today
Walrus continues its bullish streak after its launch on Bitget and increasing buzz in the crypto community. As a decentralized storage network built on the SUI blockchain, it's gaining traction for offering scalable, high-performance data storage solutions. The project’s ongoing community campaign and early-stage growth potential have attracted investor interest, fueling price momentum.
Market Cap: $710.55M 24-Hour Trading Volume: $280.91M Circulating Supply: 1.28B WAL
SPX6900 (SPX)
Price Change (24H): +14.07% Current Price: $0.5203
What happened today
SPX6900 saw a healthy 14% pump amid increasing interest in small-cap altcoins. Although no major announcements were made today, SPX6900 is riding a wave of meme coin momentum and speculative trading activity. Volume surged over 110%, suggesting whales or retail traders may be making strategic buys ahead of potential April catalysts.
Market Cap: $484.42M** 24-Hour Trading Volume:** $53.22M Circulating Supply: 930.99M SPX
Fartcoin (FARTCOIN)
Price Change (24H): +11.88% Current Price: $0.5068
What happened today
Fartcoin’s April Fool’s Day rally did not disappoint, jumping nearly 22% earlier and closing the day up almost 12%. It outperformed meme heavyweights like Dogecoin and TRUMP. The coin’s rise from a $200M to $500M+ market cap within weeks signals growing sentiment in Solana meme coins. With the largest mindshare among AI-named meme tokens and rising social buzz, Fartcoin is being hailed as a potential leader in the next meme cycle.
Market Cap: $506.8M** 24-Hour Trading Volume:** $165.24M Circulating Supply: 999.99M FARTCOIN
Closing Thoughts
Investor sentiment is clearly leaning toward two distinct extremes: high-risk meme speculation and structured DeFi growth. On one end, Fartcoin and SPX6900 reflect the crowd's appetite for humor and virality-driven gains, showing that meme tokens are still commanding massive liquidity and social chatter.
On the other end, Compound’s listing on Upbit marks a milestone for DeFi tokens gaining real-world utility and access in non-English markets. Walrus sits somewhere in between—built on real infrastructure (decentralized storage) but still drawing in speculative buyers thanks to exchange visibility and narrative strength.
The broader takeaway? Memecoins are surging on emotion and narrative, while DeFi is moving on access and adoption. Trading volumes are sharply skewed—meme coins like Fartcoin are seeing tens of millions in daily liquidity while ACT's volatility reminds us how fragile things can get without clear project stability. The market is responding more actively to ecosystem expansion and exchange listings than technical upgrades or roadmap releases, indicating that ease of access and community sentiment are currently stronger drivers than fundamentals.